Lead Quality Engineer

Location Burns Harbor INCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Quality Engineer at our Burns Harbor operation. The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for guiding and supporting daily quality activities including inspection testing ensuring quality system compliance reducing wastenon-conforming material and metallurgical product improvement to make the highest quality steel. The ideal candidate will have prior steel industry experience in steel making hot rolling cold rolling or plate operations be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with complex operations.Summary of ResponsibilitiesComply with safety quality and environmental standardsWork closely within multifunctional teams to drive results and improve quality metricsPossess the ability to lead effectively within a team environment utilizing clear and effective communication skillsUtilize metallurgical expertise to lead product development process optimization improvements and defect reduction initiatives through data analysis problem solving and knowledge of customer operations and marketsProvide technical expertise to solve internal and external customer issuesAids field sales personnel in the resolution of any major quality issues and all other dutiesresponsibilities may be requiredRegularly communicates customer problems to management and the workforceMaintaining quality design systems and training customer account representatives on order requirements and setupAssists in the development of corrective actionsReviews the mills quality performance and assists in continuous improvement activitiesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science or equivalent working experienceTwelve 12 years previous experience in an industrial or related environmentWorking knowledge of metallurgical principles and steel defect originsGood verbal and written communication skillsFamiliar with the Microsoft Office programs Word Excel PowerPoint and AccessProvide technical solutions and material selection recommendations for internal and external customers by understanding manufacturing and product capabilityInterpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of either steelmaking hot rolling cold rolling or plate operationsDemonstrated success in defining and resolving problemsStrong analytical skillsRelocationassistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore production of pellets and direct reduced iron and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor call 1-312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.